China → Malawi
Ordinary Chinese passport holders are listed as requiring an eVisa; the sourced stay is 30 days.
Apply before travel through Malawi's official eVisa system; after approval, download and print the visa approval letter and show it on arrival. Admission remains at the discretion of Malawi border officials. I found no source saying a US visa, US green card, Schengen visa, UK visa, Japanese visa, or APEC Business Travel Card waives Malawi visa requirements for Chinese passport holders.
Based on passport-specific data. · as of 2026-06-17
Official source ↗Documents & how to apply
- Online e-Visa application form — Complete it after logging in to the official Malawi e-Visa portal.
- Passport data page information/scan — Application details must match the passport data page; uploaded documents must be scans, not camera photos.
- Travel details — The official portal requires travel details.
- Photograph — The official portal requires a photograph; uploads must be scans, not camera photos.
- Residence permit scan · optional — The official FAQ says “and/or residence permit”; upload only if applicable.
⏱ Processed within three (3) working days. 💳 75 USD (government fee) 📍 Apply online through the official Malawi Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services e-Visa portal.
Travel with the same passport used in the application; after approval, download and print the e-Visa to show at the port of entry.
Requirements vary by consulate — verify with the official source. official ↗
Common questions
Do not treat the US visa as a waiver. The sourced rule lists Chinese passport holders as requiring an eVisa for Malawi, with a 30-day stay. I found no Malawi official or Timatic-derived source saying a US visa substitutes for a Malawi visa.
The sourced rule lists British passport holders as eligible for eVisa or visa on arrival for up to 90 days. Malawi's official notice recommends applying in advance through the official eVisa portal even where visa on arrival is available.
Yes. The sourced rule lists Hong Kong SAR passport holders as visa-free for Malawi for up to 90 days.
The sourced rule lists US passport holders as eligible for eVisa or visa on arrival for up to 30 days; Malawi's official notice still encourages applying through the official eVisa portal before departure to reduce delays.
Verify with official sources
Visa policy changes without notice and this page is reference information that may contain errors. Before travel, verify via the official sources below or contact the destination country's embassy / consulate / immigration authority directly; final admission is at the destination government's discretion.